In the words of Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “There is nothing permanent except change.” 2019 is going to be a year full of changes and challenges for the Mexican workforce; nevertheless, the overall picture is promising. According to the Annual Remuneration Poll (TRS), the salary increase for executives in 2019 will be of 5.4%; while for managers, sales and professionals, it will be 5.3%. However, this increase is not a guarantee of better competitiveness.

With Christmas and New Years just around the corner, it’s easy to want to hit the pause button on your job search. It’s common for people to take a break from the job hunt during this time, and that’s exactly why you shouldn’t.

More often than not, we assume that December is meant to be significantly slower when it comes to recruiting. It can be seen as a time when the workload eases up, and the focus shifts from the hiring process to the office holiday party. Surprisingly, and contrary to what we might initially surmise, December is actually prime time when it comes to recruiting, and here’s why.

Understanding the standard benefits to which you are entitled as a worker in Mexico can be difficult. In the same way, foreign companies with operations in Mexico or that are thinking about expanding into Mexico can face uncertainty when complying with the law. For instance, employers do not pay for certain benefits that are common in the U.S., such as unemployment, paid sick leave, or short and long-term disability. These are instead covered by the IMSS, Mexico’s equivalent of Social Security.

In today’s market, talent is not a boundless resource. In fact, the talent market is arguably tighter than ever, and it is up to employers to come up with new ways to attract, recruit, and retain talented individuals for a given position.